American Velodrome Challenge - NE

California, USA, July 20-21, 2007

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Race 1 - July 20:

Team Momentum sets tone at AVC first night

By Robin Horwitz

Josiah Ng (Momentum Cycling) crossed the line for the men's keirin finals at Hellyer Park Velodrome after pullin ga 40 mph (65 kph) lap to victory ahead of a surprising and powerful Matt Barlee (Fast Twitch).

Ng said, "When I saw the fans all over the place tonight, I was juiced. I really wanted to win the keirin tonight." Ng is planning a flying lap record attempt (18.8 seconds, held by Steve Alfred, on Saturday evening).

Travis Smith (Momentum Cycling) continued with his amazing recovery from a major hip surgery to place third. Team-mate Adam Duvendeck wrapped up the team's domination of keirin events by finishing fourth. Smith said after the race, "I'm really surprised with my speed, but I am thrilled. My recovery's coming along very nicely, and I think I will definitely be ready for the World Cup races."

In the women's keirin, Jennie Reed (Momentum Cycling), a Pan American gold medalist, won the keirin by defeating a superstar-filled field. Becky Quinn (Leader Bikes/ Big City Velo) took second and Anna Lang (Karl Strauss / SDBC) was third.

In the points race, up and coming Shelley Olds of Proman defeated a tough women's field. A happy Olds said, "Proman wanted to control the race -- a tall order against World, National and Pan American champs but we did it!"

Photography

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Images by Garrett Lau/garrettlau.smugmug.com

Annette Hanson (Avant TiCycles), Becky Quinn (Leader Bikes/Big City Velo), and Cari Higgins (Cody Racing) lead their Keirin heat.
Annette Hanson (Avant TiCycles), Becky Quinn (Leader Bikes/Big City Velo), and Cari Higgins (Cody Racing) vie for the motorcycle draft at the start of the Keirin final.
Jennie Reed (Momentum Cycling) wins the Keirin final.
Anna Lang (Karl Strauss/SDBC) leads the field early in the points race.
Jennie Reed (Momentum Cycling) leads the break in the points race.
Mary-Ellen Ash (Easton/Specialized) leads the field as Shelley Olds (Proman/Paradigm) passes.
Shelley Olds (Proman/Paradigm) leads the break in the points race.
Larry Nolan (AMD Masters) and Ben Jacques-Maynes (Priority Health) stay in front in the Miss and Out.
Josiah Ng (Momentum Cycling) wins the Keirin.
A Cody Racing rider waits in the Madison.
Cody Racing riders use a hand sling for their Madison exchange.
Josh Weir concentrates on his relief rider in the Madison.
An SBW rider sprints past Rob Evans (BPG Montano Velo) in the Madison.
Andrew Nevitt (Safeway) throws in Scott Dergenger (MAKO) in the Madison.

Images by Larry Rosa/www.larryrosa.com

Adam Duvendeck looking behind before sprinting to the keirin heat victory
Andy Jacques-Maynes raising funds for his medical bills (getwellandydrawing.blogspot.com)
A very strong keirin heat with Giovanni Rey, Adam Duvendeck, Matt Barlee and Stephen Hill.
Category 3 Race
Great Crowds at Hellyer Park Velodrome
Women's Keirin Race
Great crowds turn out to watch the first of day exciting days of racing.
Ben Jacques-Maynes (Team Priority Health) being hounded by Kenny Williams and Ryan Luttrell (Cody Racing)
Beautiful night at Hellyer Park Velodrome
Josiah Ng of Team Momentum wins the Keirin
Men's Keirin Podium
Michael Hernandez of Safeway / GA Communications wins Masters race.
Michael Hernandez slings Pat Dunaway in the Maddison Race

Results

Women's Keirin
 
1 Jennie Reed (Momentum Cycling)                      
2 Becky Quinn (Leader Bikes/Big City Velo)            
3 Anna Lang (Karl Strauss/SDBC)                       
4 Cari Higgins (Cody Racing)                          
5 Mary Maroon (Rock Lobster)                          
6 Annette Hanson (Avant TiCycles)                     
 
Women's Points Race
 
1 Shelley Olds (Proman)                               
2 Becky Quinn (Leader Bikes/Big City Velo)            
3 Jennie Reid (Momentum Cycling)                      
4 Annette Hanson (Avant TiCycles)                     
5 Anna Lang (Karl Strauss/SDBC)                       
6 Mary Maroon (Rock Lobster)                          
 
Men's Keirin
 
1 Josiah Ng (Momentum Cycling)                        
2 Matt Barlee (Fast Twitch)                           
3 Travis Smith (Momentum Cycling)                     
4 Adam Duvendeck (Momentum Cycling)                   
5 Bobby Walthour (Team Walthour)                      
6 Giovanni Rey (BPG Montano Velo)                     
7 Kenny Williams (First Rate Mortgage)                
 
Men's Madison
 
1 Martorell / Schiller (SBW Racing)                   
2 Suhr / Lutttrell (Cody Racing)                      
3 Evans / Rey (BPG Montano Velo)                      
4 Mendonca / Nolan (AMD-Discovery Channel Masters)    
5 Hernandez / Dunaway (Safeway/GA Communications)     
6 Nevitt / Derdenger (Freedom Chevy/Joe's Pro Bikes)